Have you always wanted to visit the pyramids of Egypt, but you don’t have the time or the money? Good news, a site allows you to virtually visit the Cheops pyramid with breathtaking realism.
Put online by Harvard University and the NGO Mused, which specializes in the digitization of museums, works of art and historical monuments, this virtual visit, which is part of the Giza Project, immerses you in the bowels of the first of the Seven Wonders of the World. A mixture of photos and 2D reconstructions, the immersion quality is stunning and allows you to see all the details.
Teleport anywhere in the pyramid
It is possible to roam freely through the stuffy corridors of the pyramid in first person view with the arrow keys, or guided with anecdotes along the visit. You can also teleport to one point or another of the pyramid with the 3D map or become aware of the staggering scale of the monument thanks to the integrated measurement tool. It’s a sort of Google Street View with a heightened degree of immersion, but also an increased risk of panic for the most claustrophobic.
The visit is worth the detour, as much for the technical prowess it offers as for the centuries of history to which it gives access. The site can be viewed on computer, tablet or mobile. Be careful, you will need a quality device and connection to make the most of it.
If the visit and the project appeal to you, you can make a donation to the NGO.